Thursday, September 8, 2011

Genre

What is genre in regard to music?
What is genre in regard to dance?
What is genre in regard to visual arts?
What is genre in regard to drama?
What is genre, then, in regard to creative writing?


Genre is: a category of artistic, musical, or creative writing characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

 
Brainstorming: With a partner, list in your journal all the genres you can think of for each art form (music, dance, visual arts, drama, creative writing). After you have a good list, circle or underline or mark the genres on your list that you most enjoy and/or prefer.

Writing task: Choose a preferred genre and write a story.
Optional homework: take your journal home and continue writing your story. Try to stay true to the story's genre and style.

NOTE: I am collecting and checking your JOURNALS tomorrow. You will receive a weekly grade for the writing you are supposed to complete in class (and for those of you who have done optional homework).

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